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Patent CA-2414716-A1 (CA)
Inventor: THIBAUDEAU PIERRE
IPC: A63B69/36
Filed: 2002-12-27
Abstract: The invention relates to a putting practice device comprising in combination:  a) a first member provided with a planar sliding surface against which the toe of a putter blade is slidable according to a vertical pendulum movement; b) first means for maintaining said planar sliding surface on a ground defining a rolling surface for a golf ball, and maintaining said planar sliding surface substantially perpendicular to said rolling surface and substantially parallel to a putting line forsaid golf ball toward a target; c) a second member comprising a portion defining a sight, said portion comprising at least one planar reflecting surface surrounding said sight, said planar reflecting surface being provided on top portion of said second member; d) means allowing to indicate the center of the sight; and e) second means for positioning said sight above the putting line and the golf ball, the mark being substantially at mid width of the sight; the eyes of a user being systematically positioned substantially perpendicular to the golf ball when said user has the toes of his feet substantially parallel to the sliding surface and substantially equidistant to the center of the sight, has the toe of its putter blade against said sliding surface, sees the golf ball through said sight and sees his face but not his eyes in the planar reflecting surface. The invention also relates to a method using said aforesaid device.
Patent CA-2418695-A1 (CA)
Title: Protective glove having edge strip widened at specific regions
Inventor: GRILLIOT MARY I
IPC: A41D19/02
Filed: 2003-02-11
Abstract: In a protective glove; such as a firefighter's or welder's glove, which has a main portion, a thumb-covering portion, and four finger-covering portions and in which each portion has a front face and a back face and each face having a periphery, an edge strip joining the peripheries of the front and back faces of the of the main, thumb, and finger portions has two elongate edges, which are equidistant when the edge strip is taut, except in specific regions, where the protective glove when worn covers the wearer's knuckles and where the protective glove when worn covers the heel of the wearer's hand, at which regions the edge strip is widened to facilitate flexing without binding. Preferably, those regions where the edge strip is widened are located along a single one of the elongate edges, namely, the elongate edge joined to the peripheries of the back faces of the main, thumb, and finger portions.
Patent CA-2420243-A1 (CA)
Title: Method and device for continuous cold plasma deposition of metal coatings
Inventor: VANDEN BRANDE PIERRE
IPC: C03C25/42
Filed: 2001-08-23
Abstract: The invention concerns a method and a device for depositing a metal coating on a substrate (1) which consists in a cold plasma deposition inside a heated confinement chamber (7) so as to avoid the formation of a metal deposit at its surface, said chamber (7) having an inlet orifice (21) and an outlet orifice (22) through which the substrate to be coated enters and leaves said chamber, a metal vapour source, forming an electrode, being provided in said chamber enabling the formation of plasma (6) therein, a counter-electrode being formed by the substrate (1) or by a separate electrically conducting element. The invention is characterised in that it consists in introducing the metal, with which a metal coating is to be formed on the substrate (1), in molten state in a retention tank (8) communicating with the confinement chamber (7) and in maintaining the molten metal in said tank (8) at a substantially constant level while the metal coating is being formed.
Patent CA-2421347-A1 (CA)
Title: Audible output sonogram analyzer
Inventor: NOWICKI MARK
IPC: G10L21/06
Filed: 2003-03-07
Abstract: A method and apparatus for creating digital representations of sounds from printed sonograms. The method and apparatus are especially useful for audibly reproducing bird songs from printed sonograms in guidebooks to aid in the identification of birds. The apparatus is preferably conveniently sized to fit in one hand, is portable, and is capable of being used outdoors. An optical image acquisition element is used to acquire a digitized image of the printed sonogram which is then analyzed to produce a digital representation of the sound that may be stored for selective playback as an audible output and used, for example, as an aid in the identification of birds. The optical image acquisition element may be mounted within the housing or may be mounted within a separate housing.  The method is also adapted for use with a pocket computer or personal digital assistant (PDA).      Data logging and data transfer features are also included.
Patent CA-2422748-A1 (CA)
Inventor: VAN DEN HOMBERGH JOHANNES PETR
IPC: A23K40/20
Filed: 2000-09-21
Abstract: L'invention concerne des nouveaux polypeptides présentant une activité (endo) xylanase. Ces polypetides peuvent dégrader de la cellulose dans des extraits végétaux ou des matières végétales. Les polypeptides peuvent cliver les polymères .beta.-D-xylane au niveau de liaisons internes (1-4) entre les motifs xylopyranosyl adjacents. On spécifie la séquence aminoacide et la séquence d'ADN codante, le poypeptide étant utilisé pour traiter de la cellulose dans la préparation de denrées alimentaires comestibles et de la nourriture pour animaux. Les polypeptides présentent une activité arabinoxylanase et xylosidase.
Patent CA-2425066-A1 (CA)
Title: Methods and devices for delivering exogenously generated speech signals to enhance fluency in persons who stutter
Inventor: KALINOWSKI JOSEPH
IPC: A61F5/58
Filed: 2000-12-18
Abstract: Methods and devices (10) generate an exogenous natural speech signal (10s) as an auditory stimulus to a user to enhance the fluency of persons who stutter.  The natural speech signal (10s) is independent of the contemporaneous speech production of the stutterer and is provided by a voice gesture and can be a prolonged or sustained voice gesture sound such as a simple vowel, or consonant, or vowel trains and the like. The second speech signal (10s) can be transmitted in advance of a speaking event or speech production of the stutterer and/or concurrently with a speaking event, either intermittently or continuous during the speaking event. The devices (10) of the instant invention are configured to provide the voice based speech signal (10s) such that it is audible to the user and does not require feedback of the user's own speech allowing the user to speak at a substantially normal pace with enhanced fluency. The device (10) and methods can relay the signal (10s) based on a manual activation or automatically based on a detection of speech or a stuttering event on the part of the user.
Patent CA-2425399-A1 (CA)
Title: Damper
Inventor: DOORNBOS DAVID A
IPC: E05F5/00
Filed: 2003-04-14
Abstract: A damper includes a frame, a main gear mounted to the frame for rotation about an axis of rotation, and a spring operably connecting the main gear and the frame such that rotation of the main gear tensions the spring. The main gear has a circumferential recess formed therein that defines a circumferential channel or reel. An elongated flexible member is wrapped around the main gear, disposed within the circumferential channel. A gear damper is mounted to the frame and is operably engaged with the main gear to dampen rotational movement of the main gear. The damper can be configured for one-way and two-way damping.
Patent CA-2425479-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ELLIS MICHAEL D
IPC: H04N7/173
Filed: 2001-10-09
Abstract: L'invention concerne un système et un procédé permettant à l'utilisateur de stocker, d'extraire et de gérer un contenu de média sur demande et des données stockées sur un réseau de serveur distant dans un système de transmission de média sur demande. Plus précisément, ce système permet à l'utilisateur d'accéder à son compte média sur demande à partir de l'équipement d'utilisateur et de différents endroits tant que l'équipement d'utilisateur usité peut communiquer avec le serveur distant qui stocke les informations spécifiques à l'utilisateur. Lorsque l'utilisateur le souhaite, le système peut geler la transmission du média sur demande dans un point précis et permettre à l'utilisateur de reprendre le média à un autre moment à partir d'un autre réseau dans le système. L'utilisateur peut télécharger des images ou des fichiers personnels sur un serveur de transmission sur demande pour les extraire ou les afficher plus tard. Les utilisateurs peuvent également attribuer des droits d'accès aux fichiers téléchargés.
Patent CA-2425711-A1 (CA)
Inventor: RICHARZ FRANK
IPC: C09K11/78
Filed: 2003-04-16
Abstract: The invention relates to a UV fluorescent tube for tanning the skin by means of UV ra-diation having a discharge vessel for an electrical discharge of gas; having a discharge medium received in the discharge vessel wherein a primary radiation may be generated by means of a discharge of gas; and having a transforming agent for transforming the primary radiation into an emissible UV radiation useable for tanning. The UV  fluores-cent tube in accordance with the invention is characterized in that said transforming agent is selected such that there occurs a maximum spectral intensity of said emissible UV radiation at a wavelength which is larger than a wavelength at which the maximum pigment darkening of the skin occurs; and that the spectral intensity of said emissible radiation at the wavelength where the maximum pigment darkening of the skin occurs, is smaller than 50% of the maximum spectral intensity.
Patent CA-2426292-A1 (CA)
Title: Net, a transcription factor of the tcf family, as regulator of angiogenic factor expression
Inventor: WASYLYK BOHDAN
IPC: A61K31/4439
Filed: 2001-10-23
Abstract: The present invention relates to the regulation of the activity of NET  (ERP/SAP-2) protein and to compounds which modify or regulate NET protein activity. The invention further relates to methods of screening for agonists or antagonists of NET in order to identify new pro-angiogenic or anti-angiogenic compounds and to therapeutic uses of these compounds. The invention also relates to transgenic animals bearing mutations in NET gene.
Patent CA-2427037-A1 (CA)
Inventor: FRANKEN KLAUS
IPC: B60J5/10
Filed: 2003-04-29
Abstract: The present invention relates to sandwich elements with at least one predetermined breaking-point at which the sandwich element breaks in the event of an impact. The present invention further relates to the use of such sandwich elements, particularly in the automotive field.
Patent CA-2430275-A1 (CA)
Title: Human v2 vomeronasal receptor
Inventor: LOK SI
IPC: C12N15/12
Filed: 2001-11-15
Abstract: In mammals, the vomeronasal organ, which detects phermones, resides in a blind ended pouch within the septum of the nose. Vomeronasal organ-derived signals bypass higher cognitive centers and are processed directly in regions of the amygdala and hypothalamus, which have been implicated in the regulation of innate behaviour, reproductive physiology, and other neuroendocrine responses.  Zvn2R1 encodes a human vomeronasal receptor.
Patent CA-2431963-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SAUER RALF
IPC: C09D109/00
Filed: 2001-12-07
Abstract: L'invention concerne des compositions réactives thermodurcissantes à base d'élastomères et d'agents de vulcanisation liquides contenant des doubles liaisons oléfiniques naturelles et/ou synthétiques. Lesdites compositions contiennent, en plus de polyènes liquides habituels, au moins un cis-1,4-polyisoprène liquide ayant une masse moléculaire entre 20000 et 70000, ainsi qu'un système de vulcanisation composé de soufre, d'accélérateurs, et de chinonoximes. Lesdites compositions présentent un comportement d'écoulement de type plastisol de manière à pouvoir être appliquées à température ambiante au moyen de dispositifs de pulvérisation habituels. Lesdites compositions peuvent servir de masse de matage et de vitrification de soudures, d'adhésif de doublure inférieure, ainsi que d'adhésif structurel tel que par ex. un adhésif de joints à bords bridés.
Patent CA-2434422-A1 (CA)
Inventor: DUBE SERGE
IPC: F25B5/02
Filed: 2003-07-04
Abstract: A defrost refrigeration system having a main refrigeration system and comprising a first line extending from a compressing stage to an evaporator stage and adapted to receive refrigerant in high-pressure gas state from the compressing stage. A first pressure reducing device on the first line is provided for reducing a pressure of the refrigerant in the high-pressure gas state to a second low-pressure gas state. Valves are provided for stopping a flow of the refrigerant in a first low-pressure liquid state from a condensing stage to evaporators of the evaporator stage and directing a flow of the refrigerant in the second low-pressure gas state to release heat to defrost the evaporators and thereby changing phase at least partially to a second low-pressure liquid state. A second line is provided for directing the refrigerant having released heat to the compressing stage, the condensing stage or the evaporator stage.
Patent CA-2434756-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ARNOLD DAVID V
IPC: G08G1/01
Filed: 2002-08-29
Abstract: A method for dynamically defining traffic lanes in a traffic monitoring system is presented. A traffic system sensor detects vehicles passing within the field of view and process the data into an estimation of the position of each of the detected vehicles. The positions are defined and recorded for use in a probability density function estimation. The traffic lane positions are defined such that further detection of vehicles may be assigned to a particular traffic lane without requiring manual set-up and definition of the traffic lane boundaries. The traffic lane boundaries may change or migrate based upon modification of traffic paths due to construction, weather, lanere-assignments and the like.
Patent CA-2439423-A1 (CA)
Title: Procede de fabrication de lingots de grand diametre en alliages a base de nickel
Inventor: BALLANTYNE A STEWART
IPC: C22C19/05
Filed: 2002-02-25
Abstract: L'invention concerne un procédé de fabrication d'un alliage à base de nickel consistant à couler l'alliage dans un moule et ensuite à recuire et à survieillir le lingot à au moins 1200 ·F (649 ·C) pendant au moins 10 heures. Le lingot est affiné par refusion sous laitier (ESR) à une vitesse de fusion d'au moins 8 Ibs/min. (3.63 kg/min.), et le lingot ESR est ensuite transféré dans un four de réchauffage avant 4 heures de solidification totale et est soumis à un nouveau traitement thermique post-ESR. Une électrode VAR (refonte sous vide) appropriée est obtenue à partir du lingot ESR et l'électrode est refondue sous vide à une vitesse de fusion comprise entre 8 et 11 lbs/minute (3.63 à 5.00 kg/minute), de manière à obtenir un lingot VAR. Le procédé permet d'obtenir des lingots VAR de qualité supérieure présentant des diamètres supérieurs à 30 pouces (762 mm) à préparer à partir de l'alliage 718 et d'autres superalliages à base de nickel soumis à une ségrégation importante au moment de la coulée.
Patent CA-2440454-A1 (CA)
Title: Adjustable scalable rack power system and method
Inventor: RASMUSSEN NEIL
IPC: H05K7/14
Filed: 2002-03-19
Abstract: System and method for installing computer equipment and power distribution equipment in facilities is provided. In one aspect, the present invention provides a power distribution rack (210A, 210B), and uninterruptible power supply rack (208A, 208B) and a plurality of equipment rack (214). A pluralit y of power cables (290A-290D) are run from the power distribution rack (210A, 210B) to each of the plurality of equipment racks (214) using power cable tracks (282A-282E) located on the roofs of the equipment racks (214).</SDOAB >
Patent CA-2442640-A1 (CA)
Title: Process and apparatus for making multi-layered, multi-component filaments
Inventor: RUDISILL EDGAR N
IPC: D01F8/06
Filed: 2002-05-09
Abstract: The present invention is directed to a process for forming a plurality of multi-layered filaments from multiple thermoplastic synthetic polymers and an apparatus containing a melt spinning beam comprising an orthogonal beam having disposed within said beam multiple coat hangar distribution manifolds (6,8), separate filters connected downstream of each coat hanger distribution manifold, a spinneret connected downstream of each coat hanger distribution manifold (10,12), a spinneret (15) connected downstream of said filters with separate polymer flow passages (13,14) communicating with separate exit orifices for spinning of said multi-layered filaments.
Patent CA-2443357-A1 (CA)
Title: Measuring and locating system using bases three and nine and corresponding uses
Inventor: SEGUR PATRICK
IPC: G09B29/00
Filed: 2002-04-05
Abstract: In order to locate a spatial zone on a surface, said system uses a division of the surface into zones wherein: the surface is divided into three parts in two directions, that is into nine zones called first rank zones whereto a respective number from 1 to 9 is assigned; each zone of rank n is divided likewise into nine zones of rank n+1 whereto a respective number from 1 to 9 is assigned, a zone of rank n being located by a locating sequence comprising n figures containing the number of the zone to be located, and the numbers of all the zones of lower rank containing the zone to be located; said system comprising means to determine the locating sequence of a zone of rank n wherein is a zone Z to be located, n being the maximum value such that the surface of the zone Z is included in the zone of rank n, and means for manipulating such a sequence.
Patent CA-2445970-A1 (CA)
Title: Air-conditioning system
Inventor: CATZEL PINCUS
IPC: F24F1/00
Filed: 2002-04-19
Abstract: An air-conditioning system for a building comprises a hot water distribution circuit(10), a cold water distribution circuit(12) and several terminal air conditioning units(14). Each of these terminal air conditioning units(14) comprises a fan(40) for blowing air in a space of the building, a heating coil(42) connected to the hot water distribu-tion circuit(10) and/or a cooli ng coil(44) connected to the cold water distribution circuit(12). At least one ambient temperature control system allows to control heating power of the heating coils and cooling power of the cooling coils. The system further includes a calorific energy management system(80) with a heat pump for transferring calorific energy: a) from the cold water distribution system to the hot water distribution system; b) from the cold water distribution syste m to atmosphere;and c) from the atmosphere to the hot water distribution syste m. The calorific energy management system(80) is capable of managing the calorific energy transfers with a three level control system so as to optimi se energy consumption.
Patent CA-2447120-A1 (CA)
Title: Couverture de protection pour pneu et train d'atterrissage d'aeronef
Inventor: BARRIAULT NORMAND
IPC: B60J11/10
Filed: 2003-11-06
Abstract: Cette invention consiste à protéger les pneus et certaines composantes du train d'atterrissage des aéronefs contre la neige, la glace, le sable et le soleil. Les toiles de protection sont installées facilement autour des pneu et couvrent complétement les roues, les freins et protégent les boyaux hydrauliques. Un nouveau concept de toiles réunies ensemble par des bandes Velcro et sécurisé par des attaches ajustable. La base des toiles est bordée par une courroie en polypropylène pour assurer une grande résistance à la base des pneus.
Patent CA-2448217-A1 (CA)
Inventor: STRUBE JOHN BRIAN
IPC: B32B7/04
Filed: 2002-06-19
Abstract: A user-activatible substance delivery system of the present invention comprises a first web and a second web, the first and second webs having a periphery and being enclosed about their respective peripheries and defining a void space therein. A substance for delivery upon user activation is dispose d in the void space. At least one of the first or second webs has at least one bond site. The bond site(s) define(s) a melt weakened region such that upon application of a force having a vector component parallel to the transverse axis, the bond site(s) fracture(s) to form a corresponding aperture in the respective web. The apertures provide a fluid communication path to facilita te delivery of the substance from the void space.
Patent CA-2449748-A1 (CA)
Title: Method for ensuring data transmission security, communication system and communication device
Inventor: NYBERG KAISA
IPC: H04L9/08
Filed: 2002-05-28
Abstract: The invention relates to a method for ensuring data transmission security between a first (2) and a second communication device (3) in short-range wireless communication. To set up a secure data transmission connection, the communication devices (2, 3) conduct a key exchange stage to generate at least one shared key (K) between the communication devices. After said key exchange stage at least a first (c1) and a second check string (c2) is formed, said strings being based at least on a unique short random string and on the keys (K1, K2) generated in each communication device at said key exchange stage.  Thus, the security of the connection that is set up is ensured by comparing the correspondence of said check strings (c1, c2). The invention also relates to a communication system and a communication device, in which the method will be applied.
Patent CA-2450943-A1 (CA)
Title: Tooth whitening chewing gum
Inventor: CATIIS ROLANDO M
IPC: A61K8/00
Filed: 2002-06-18
Abstract: A tooth whitening chewing gum composition effective to remove stains from teeth is prepared from a mixture of a chewing gum base, plasticizing, sweetening, flavoring agents, and about 0.5 to about 5.0% by weight of a silica particles, the particles containing about 5 to about 35% by weight water and having a mean particle size from 5 to 12 microns; an Einlehner hardness of from 1 to 20; an oil absorption value of from 40 to less than 10 0 cc/100g; and, a BET surface area from 100 to 700 m2/g of silica.
Patent CA-2451494-A1 (CA)
Title: Mixing device with variable speed drive and related control features
Inventor: HARTLEY HOWARD A JR
IPC: A21C1/14
Filed: 2003-12-01
Abstract: A mixing machine includes a drive assembly and control system for making speed changes on the fly and for providing controlled acceleration and deceleration. A bowl receiving portion may be movable between a lowered position and a raised position with a power bowl lift mechanism provided to effect such movement. Advanced control features and special function modes may also be provided.
Patent CA-2451514-A1 (CA)
Inventor: PONEMAYR HELMUT
IPC: B23K26/342
Filed: 2002-06-24
Abstract: The invention relates to a method for the production of a cutting tool, more particularly saws, cutting rules or punching tools, comprising a band-shaped or disc-shaped support material (1); a cutting area (2) in the form of a powder alloy is applied on the edge of said support material, which is located substantially edgewise, and said cutting area is melted during application, preferably by means of a laser beam, and then hardened on said edge. The invention is characterized in that at least the cutting area (2) projecting beyond the side surface of the support material (2) is subjected to heat forming in the area of the support strip on which the powder material has already been applied and in which hardening takes place. In another embodiment, threshold intensity of the laser beam for plasma formation is not exceeded once the laser beam strikes the material to be melted. The invention also relates to embodiments, a device for implementing the method and the tools thus produced or their blanks.